Grilled Shrimp with Cantaloupe Avocado Salsa

Savory sweet salsa featuring cantaloupe and avocado is the perfect complement to grilled shrimp.

Makes

4 Servings

Ingredients

• For the salsa:
• 1 lime (divided, half for salsa and half for garnish)
• 1 avocado, cubed
• 2 cups diced cantaloupe
• 1/4 cup chopped red onion
• 1 cup canned black beans, low sodium, drained and rinsed
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• For the shrimp:
• 1 pound large or jumbo shrimp, uncooked
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 clove diced garlic
• bamboo skewers

Directions

1. Preheat grill.
2. Slice lime in half. In a small bowl, squeeze juice from one half of lime; reserve other half for garnish.
3. Add remaining salsa ingredients and gently mix.
4. Peel shrimp, leaving the tails on.
5. Skewer shrimp on bamboo skewers.
6. In a small dish mix together canola oil and garlic. Coat shrimp with oil-garlic mix.
7. Grill 4 to 5 minutes or until cooked.
8. To serve, top shrimp with salsa, garnish with lime wedges.

Notes

Serve with 8 ounces non-fat milk and brown rice. Learn more about: Limes Avocados Cantaloupe Onions Herbs Garlic